Unable to undo sump plug
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Can you post a photo of the Sump Plug your trying to remove?
This should be/is a quick and straight forward job to do.
Breaker Bar and Socket Extension. Correct Socket.
If you fancy a trip over the Mountains next week, I'm in Leeds and have all the Lifting Gear and Tools you need here.
No charge.
This should be/is a quick and straight forward job to do.
Breaker Bar and Socket Extension. Correct Socket.
If you fancy a trip over the Mountains next week, I'm in Leeds and have all the Lifting Gear and Tools you need here.
No charge.
mk08 said:
E-bmw said:
But there is not enough space under the car to fit love 2 feet long bar.6" movement of the 'handle' end will free the sump plug.
You can then undo it with your spanner (wrench).
You are attempting to bring a knife to a gun fight trying to undo your sump plug with a little spanner like that.
Unless you can configure the car to be able to use the breaker bar suggested above, take it to a local mechanic and ask them to change the oil for you. Amazes me how much people struggle to try to save a few quid on a very inexpensive job in the first place.
Unless you can configure the car to be able to use the breaker bar suggested above, take it to a local mechanic and ask them to change the oil for you. Amazes me how much people struggle to try to save a few quid on a very inexpensive job in the first place.
Superleg48 said:
You are attempting to bring a knife to a gun fight trying to undo your sump plug with a little spanner like that.
...at arm's length, lying at the front of the car. OP - you're absolutely wasting your time. The sump plug isn't stuck, you need to lift (& support) the car and get under it with the proper equipment, or simply pay someone else to do it.mickyh7 said:
Can you post a photo of the Sump Plug your trying to remove?
This should be/is a quick and straight forward job to do.
Breaker Bar and Socket Extension. Correct Socket.
If you fancy a trip over the Mountains next week, I'm in Leeds and have all the Lifting Gear and Tools you need here.
No charge.
Thank you for the offer. Will think about it.This should be/is a quick and straight forward job to do.
Breaker Bar and Socket Extension. Correct Socket.
If you fancy a trip over the Mountains next week, I'm in Leeds and have all the Lifting Gear and Tools you need here.
No charge.
littleredrooster said:
Superleg48 said:
You are attempting to bring a knife to a gun fight trying to undo your sump plug with a little spanner like that.
...at arm's length, lying at the front of the car. OP - you're absolutely wasting your time. The sump plug isn't stuck, you need to lift (& support) the car and get under it with the proper equipment, or simply pay someone else to do it.jobs will always go wrong and be a struggle if you try and muddle through with poor tools
littleredrooster said:
...at arm's length, lying at the front of the car. OP - you're absolutely wasting your time. The sump plug isn't stuck, you need to lift (& support) the car and get under it with the proper equipment, or simply pay someone else to do it.
Correct.... Get some proper access then it will almost certainly undo.. Gassing Station | Home Mechanics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff